DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING

Abstract

A development is defined as a set of integrated activities A = ai which yield an end product, and between pairs of which a set of relations R = Rij exist, these latter expressing technological interference, etc. Examples include hydroelectric, metropolitan and other largescale construction projects, and the development of new products and weapon systems. The product, upon completion, yields revenue or other return such as defense capability. A development may contain subdevelopments which, upon completion, yield a partial return. Completion times are controllable, within limits and at a cost, by controlling the capacity assigned to each activity. Mathematical models are formulated and solved, taking account of different viewpoints (owner, contractor, etc.), incomplete imformation on costs and revenues, and stochastic behavior of development plants. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0275109

Entities

People

  • Halim Dogrusoz

Organizations

  • Case Western Reserve University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programming
  • Construction
  • Contractors
  • Mathematical Models
  • Models
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Industrial Economics
  • Theoretical Analysis.